GEOLOGIST III, ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS

The Geologist III/Remedial Project Manager (RPM) position within the Federal Assessment and Remediation Division provides state oversight for environmental investigations and remediation at federal facilities. This role requires the application of theoretical and practical knowledge in geology, physics, chemistry, and mathematics to evaluate site-specific response actions. The incumbent must be proficient in using geological cross-sections, maps, and field sampling methodologies. While reporting to a Geologist Supervisor, the individual is expected to work independently at headquarters, field sites, and off-site meetings.

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform duties in conjunction with the Department and War, and security clearance is required.
• Ensuring state regulations are addressed during technical investigations.
• Assessing the nature and extent of contamination across all media, with a specific focus on groundwater and the restoration of state water resources.
• Evaluating potential threats to human health and the environment.

The working conditions for this position include the following: 

• This position requires the physical ability to wear a full-face respirator, the completion of a 40-hour health and safety training course, and the ability to walk long distances over rough terrain.

• While not a routine part of the job, the incumbent may occasionally be required to visit sites or attend meetings during inclement weather.

• Inspection of sites potentially contaminated with hazardous substances. These inspections are conducted in accordance with all appropriate procedures and regulations, including 29 CFR Part 1910.

• The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) during on-site inspections. This equipment routinely includes hard-hats and steel-toed shoes and may be upgraded to include respirators and chemical protective gear depending on site-specific conditions.

Applicants must satisfy the minimum qualifications to be considered for this position and move forward in the hiring process.  Please read all requirements before applying.

Education:   A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Geology, Environmental Geology or a related earth science.

Experience: Three years of experience performing professional geological work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Geology, Environmental Geology or a related earth science for the required education and one year of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a commissioned officer in physical science classification or physical science specialty codes in the geology field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

Please note that your answers to the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit.

It is preferred that the selected candidate has the following:

• Experience working with the Department of War in an environmental aspect.
• Experience working with the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA).
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in one of the following disciplines:  Geology, Sedimentology, Hydrology, Geochemistry, Geophysics, or Environmental Engineering.

1. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

2. Depending on the assigned essential functions of the work, employees in this classification may be required to successfully complete and maintain certification as specified in the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration Regulations (Standards-29 CFR) 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response. Information about these regulations is available in the Human Resources Office of the Maryland Department of the Environment or may be obtained at the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration Website.

1. Employees in this classification may be required to walk over rough or unstable terrain or over long distances while wearing personal protection equipment such as respiratory protection equipment.

2. Employees in this classification may be subject to ongoing medical testing in accordance with the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration Regulations (Standards - 29 CFR) 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response.

3. Employees in this classification may be subject to call-in on a twenty-four hour basis and, therefore, will be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached.

4. The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) Medical Monitoring Program (MMP) is designed to detect health risks or adverse effects of occupational exposure to hazardous materials and to direct targeted treatment and occupational illness/injury prevention strategies.  MDE employees who may be exposed to hazardous materials are required to participate in a pre-placement, regular and/or post-termination medical examination. MDE has determined that this position be part of the MMP; therefore, applicants selected for employment must successfully complete and pass the medical monitoring examination as a condition of employment. ​Information regarding the MMP is provided by the Maryland Department of the Environment or may be obtained at the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration website.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider the information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

Application must be completed.  Do not leave work experience section blank.  Do not cut and paste resume or answer see resume. All supplemental questions must be answered thoroughly. Incomplete or one-word answers, such as "yes, " will result in no credit for those responses.

Should you possess a bachelor's/master’s degree from a college or university outside of the United States, you must have your educational credentials evaluated by an approved education review service.  This evaluation must be submitted prior to hire. For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. at 302-737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. at 1-800-932-3897 or 202-331-2925.

All Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. You must be legally authorized and possess any necessary documents under this Act in order to be hired in the position for which you applied.  

The State of Maryland offers a generous benefits package that includes:

Flexible work schedules and telework opportunities for many positions

Free mass transit in Baltimore & Annapolis

Generous paid leave that increases with years of service

Paid holidays

Health coverage with low out-of-pocket costs

Employee & employer contributory pension plan 

Click on the link below for more information.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS